Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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19th August 2016 / Competitiveness / Education

Czech Technical University launches Industry 4.0 study program

The Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, will launch a newly accredited study program Industry 4.0 in September 2016. Applicants can send their applications by mid-September.

18th August 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

UN e-Government Survey 2016: Czech Republic ranks 50th worldwide, jumps up 46 places in e-participation index

According to the UN e-Government Survey 2016, the Czech Republic ranks 50th globally. The country obtained the best scores for the human capital component of e-Government.

18th August 2016 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Moravian Convention Bureau/ICCA: Brno among top 100 most popular European congress destinations

According to ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) ranking, Brno jumped up from the 143th place in 2014 to 97th place in 2015 and made it to the TOP100 most popular congress destinations in Europe. Also, Brno ranks 12th in Europe in the latest Quality of Life Index by Numbeo.com.